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4th TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up in Thessaloniki

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The 4th TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up, titled: “Innovative Solutions for the Transition to a Circular Bioeconomy – Eliminating Plastic Waste in Agriculture and Food Packaging,” will take place on Tuesday, May 6, at Perrotis College in Thessaloniki.

New Agriculture New Generation has been organizing TrophyΤροφή since 2019, with founding support from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). Over the years, it has collaborated with leading universities, research institutions, multinational companies, and VCs.

The 4th TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up is co-organized with the American Farm School, Perrotis College, and the American College of Thessaloniki, and is held under the auspices of the Thessaloniki Chamber of Commerce & Industry (TCCI) and the Region of Central Macedonia. The Meet-Up is sponsored by DS Smith.

Main Theme: “Innovative Solutions for the Transition to a Circular Bioeconomy – Eliminating Plastic Waste in Agriculture and Food Packaging”

17:00-17:15 | Welcome Remarks:

  • Nikos Tzollas, Deputy Regional Governor for Digital Governance, Region of Central Macedonia

  • Kiki Zinoviadou, Dean, Perrotis College

  • Panagiotis Menexopoulos, Secretary General, Thessaloniki Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EBETH)

17:15-17:25 | Presentation: TrophyΤροφή 2025 & Daily Agenda

17:25-17:35 | Presentation:
“Smart and Sustainable Food Packaging”
Orestis Matanakis, Commercial Director, DS Smith Hellas

17:35-18:05 | Panel Discussion #1:
“Smart and Sustainable Food Packaging: Innovation Meets Entrepreneurship”

Participants:

  • Kiki Zinoviadou, Dean, Perrotis College

  • Nikos Tzollas, Deputy Regional Governor for Digital Governance, Region of Central Macedonia

  • Orestis Matanakis, Commercial Director, DS Smith Hellas

  • Moderator: Stavros Papadopoulos, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Senior Manager

18:05-18:20 | Break

18:20-18:35 | Fireside Chat:
“Carbon Farming & Resilient Food Systems”

Participants:

  • Stella Psarropoulou, Alexandria Innovation Zone

  • Grigoris Chatzikostas, General Partner, Loggerhead Ventures

  • Akis Karamavros, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Associate

18:35-19:05 | Panel Discussion #2:
“Sustainable Food Supply Chains: The role of knowledge in shaping modern business models”

  • Nikolas Chourvouliadis, Director, The Entrepreneurship Hub, ACT – American College of Thessaloniki

  • Sophia Lalu, Head of the Department of Environmental Science, Perrotis College

  • Lidl Hellas Representative (TBC)

  • Moderator: (TBD)

19:05-19:15 | Break

19:15-20:00 | Idea Generation Workshop

20:00-20:30 | Idea Presentations & Closing

Queen Rearing in Central Greece – Utilization, Conservation, and Improvement of Bee Genetic Material | Phase B: Queen Rearing in Practice

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New Agriculture New Generation announces the second phase of the training and advisory program “Queen Rearing in Central Greece – Utilization, Conservation, and Improvement of Bee Genetic Material | Phase B: Queen Rearing in Practice,” which will be implemented in the Regional Units (R.U.) of Boeotia, Evrytania, Phthiotis, and Phocis.

Summary

The program is co-financed by the New Agriculture New Generation organization through the founding donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), the Region of Central Greece, the Ioannis S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation, and the APIVITA within the framework of the Billion Bees Program.

The program is carried out in cooperation with the Agricultural University of Athens, under the scientific guidance of the Laboratory of Sericulture and Queen Rearing, led by Associate Professor George Gkoras. It is being implemented for the third consecutive year, having started in 2022 in Thessaly and continued the following year in Evia. As part of this, the program has already received significant recognition in Greece, including the Bravo Sustainability Award 2022 in the category of “Protection of Ecosystems and Biodiversity” and the GOLD Environmental Award in the “Sustainable Agriculture” category. Program beekeepers also significantly contributed to the “Restarting Beekeeping in Thessaly: Queen Rearing: Replacement and Conservation of Endemic Genetic Material” program, which provided support to beekeepers affected by the “Daniel” storm by supplying 27,000 king bee cells from selected genetic material.

Overall, the program “Queen Rearing in Central Greece: Utilization, Conservation, and Improvement of Bee Genetic Material” consists of two components:

  1. The identification and specialized training of up to 20 individuals with knowledge and experience in beekeeping practices, who will be trained in king bee breeding and royal jelly production, as well as general specialized knowledge in correct beekeeping practices. After receiving this essential training, the 9 most qualified will be selected to support the next phase of the program.

  2. The activation of 9 selected specialized vaccinators in the Region of Central Greece (approximately 2 people per Regional Unit – Boeotia, Evrytania, Phthiotis, Phocis). Their action will involve coordinating with local beekeepers who wish to participate in the program, organizing demonstrations and carrying out the vaccination of king bee cells to produce high-quality queens from selected genetic material.

Objective of Phase B

Phase B follows the first phase of the program, through which 9 beekeepers in Central Greece were trained in . These specialized beekeepers have the ability to present the method, explain the process in detail, and answer questions from participating beekeepers. The goal is to familiarize a large number of beekeepers with the process of producing high-quality queens and implementing a significant number of king bee cell vaccinations. During this period, the region will be supported with up to 7,500 high-quality king bee cells.

Specifically, each beekeeper participating in the program will:

  • Receive up to 30 king bee cells, free of charge, from selected genetic material.

  • Learn the step-by-step process of king bee breeding alongside trained beekeepers in their area.

The long-term goal of the program is the mass production of selected genetic material throughout the Regional Units of Boeotia, Evrytania, Phthiotis, and Phocis, with the ultimate goal of increasing production and developing more resilient bee colonies through the optimization of endemic genetic material. In this way, queen Rearing in Central Greece will be strengthened, biodiversity in the region will be enhanced, and local agricultural production will be supported, as bees are among the most important pollinators of plants (over 85% of plants related to agricultural production).

Who the program is addressed to:

Any beekeeper active in the wider area of Central Greece (excluding Evia).

Region of action for the 2025 cycle

R.U. of Central Greece (excluding Evia)

Timeline

Phase B of the vaccinations will last approximately from April to September 2025.

Participation Cost

FREE

Watch the video from a previous cycle of the program.

Contact Numbers for Evrytania

  • Panagiotis Kalogeropoulos, 6997182332

  • Thomas Skotidas, 6973705211

Contact Numbers for Boeotia

  • Lambros Igglezos, 6972471961

  • Thanasis Kalatzis, 6942768383

  • Nikolaos Rahoutis, 6946508234

Contact Numbers for Phthiotis

  • Christos Karapetsakos, 6955904274

  • Giannis Mokas, 6977647066

Contact Numbers for Phocis

  • Nikos Kritzalis, 6997729573

  • Giorgos Pappos, 6972834249

For More Information

  • Filippa Griva
    Agricultural University of Athens
    Contact Phone: 6970508200
    Email: [email protected]

  • Kalliopi Karampoyki, Capacity Building Manager
    Nea Georgia Nea Genia
    Contact Phone: 2106917986, 6972096122
    Email: [email protected]

3rd TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up in Katerini

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The third TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up, themed “Smart and Sustainable Food Supply Chains,” will take place on Thursday, March 27, at the Main Auditorium of the Department of Supply Chain Management at DI.PA.E. in Katerini. The organization “New Agriculture New Generation” has been organizing TrophyΤροφή since 2019, with the founding donation from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). It has collaborated with most universities, research institutions, multinational companies, and VCs.

The 3rd TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up is implemented in collaboration with the Department of Supply Chain Management (Katerini) – DI.PA.E and is held under the auspices of the Region of Central Macedonia.

Program of the 3rd TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up

17:00-17:05 | Welcome Remarks

-Dimitrios Triantafyllou, Professor, DI.PA.E.

-Maria Tsakiri, Business Advisory Support Officer, E.V.E.TH. – CMO Tsakiris Family

17:05-17:10 | Presentation: TrophyΤροφή 2025 & Day’s Program

17:10-17:20 | Presentation: Dimitrios Palantzián, Department of Technology Transfer & Innovation, DI.PA.E.

17:20-17:30 | Presentation: Ilias Georgakoudis, Scientific Collaborator, DI.PA.E.

17:30-18:00 | 1st Panel Discussion: “Innovation in Food Standardization and Packaging”

-Dimitrios Folinas, Professor, DI.PA.E.

-Ioannis Kostavelis, Associate Professor, DI.PA.E.

-Company Representative (TBC)

Moderator: Dimitrios Triantafyllou, Professor, DI.PA.E.

18:00-18:10 | Fireside Chat

-Anastasia Bomba, Central Wholesale Market of Thessaloniki

-Stavros Papadopoulos, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Senior Manager, New Agriculture New Generation

18:10-18:20| Break

18:20-18:30 | Presentation: Naoum Tsolakis, Associate Professor, DI.PA.E.

18:30-19:00 | 2nd Panel Discussion: “Reverse Supply Chains for the Utilization of Food By-products”

-Evangelos Lioutas, Associate Professor, DI.PA.E.

-Panagiotis Karagiannakis, Associate Professor, DI.PA.E.

-Antonis Amanios, CEO, Joice Foods

Moderator: Naoum Tsolakis, Associate Professor, DI.PA.E.

19:00-19:50 | Idea Generation Workshop

19:50-20:30 | Idea Presentations & Closing

2nd TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up in Athens

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The second TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up, with the main theme: “Sustainable Food Systems – From Production to Consumption and Waste Utilization,” will take place on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Multi-purpose Hall of the Agricultural University of Athens. The organization New Agriculture New Generation has been organizing the TrophyΤροφή since 2019, with the founding donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). It has collaborated with most universities, research institutions, multinational companies, and VCs.

It is organized in collaboration with the Agricultural University of Athens and supported by the Goodys – Everest Group of Companies.

Program of the 2nd TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up:

17:00-17:05 | Remarks

17:05-17:10 | Presentation of TrophyTrophy 2025 & Day Program

17:10-17:40 | Panel Discussion: “Reducing Food Waste Across the Entire Supply Chain”
Participants:

• Ryneta Mitsi, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Director, Goody’s-Everest Group
• Konstantia-Aikaterini Lazaridi, Professor, Harokopio University
• Moderator: Dia Chorafa, “Alliance for the Reduction of Food Waste”

17:40-17:55 | Fireside Chat: “Circular Economy and the Use of By-products”
Participants:

• Alexis Pantziaros, CEO & Co-founder, Coffeeco Upcycle
• Stavros Papadopoulos, Entrepreneurship Development Senior Manager, New Agriculture New Generation

17:55-18:10 | Break

18:10-18:25 | Fireside Chat: “Enhancing Innovation in Agri-food and Supporting Entrepreneurship”
Participants:

• Konstantinos Mountzouris, Professor, Director of the Physiology, Nutrition & Dietetics Laboratory, Department of Animal Production Science and CEO of the startup FeedIt
• Katerina Papadouli, Head of Technology Transfer Office, G.P.A.

18:25-19:10 | Idea Generation Workshop

19:10-20:00 | Idea Presentations & Closing

1st TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up in Thessaloniki

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1st Trophy Meet-Up 2025

The first Trophy Meet-Up, titled “Circular Economy in Agri-Food: Utilization of By-Products and Resource Reuse,” will take place on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the Center for Research Results Dissemination (KE.D.E.A.).

The organization New Agriculture New Generation has been organizing TrophyΤροφή since 2019, collaborating with most universities, research institutions, multinational companies, and VCs.

The event is co-organized with Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, the Interdisciplinary Agri-Food Center of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (KEAGRO), and the Walk AUTh Innovation Accelerator.

It is supported by the Environmental Management Office of the University of Macedonia and is held under the auspices of the Thessaloniki Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EBETH), the Region of Central Macedonia, and the Municipality of Thessaloniki.

Program of the 1st Trophy Meet-Up

16:45-17:10 | Opening Remarks:

  • Charalambos Feidas, Rector, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh)
  • Kyriakos Yakinthos, Vice Rector for Research and Innovation, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh)
  • Nikolaos Tzolas, Deputy Regional Governor for Digital Governance, Central Macedonia Region (P.K.M.)
  • Maria Tsakiri, Head of Business Advisory Support, Thessaloniki Chamber of Commerce and Industry (E.V.E.T.H.)
  • Effi Theodoraki, Deputy Mayor for Education and Lifelong Learning, Municipality of Thessaloniki

17:10-17:20 | Presentation of TrophyΤροφή 2025 & Daily Program

17:20-17:35 | Presentation of the Virtual Enterprise LoopLab: Experimental High School of UOM – Periklis Chatzinakos, Head of the Environmental Management Office, UOM

17:35-17:40 | Presentation of KEAGRO-AUTh: Ourania Menkisoglou-Spyroudi, Emeritus Professor of AUTh, President of KEAGRO-AUTh

17:40-17:45 | Presentation of Walk: Nikos Theodorakis, Professor, Scientific Director of Walk

17:45-18:15 | Presentation: Circular Economy in Agri-Food, Thomas Kotsopoulos, Professor at AUTh, President of the Department of Agriculture

Participants:

  • Aikaterini Karamanoli, Professor, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh)
  • Ioannis Yantsis, Associate Professor, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh)
  • Anthoula Karanasiou, Scientific Collaborator, IDEP – CERTH
  • Stefanos Kamperis, CEO, Staramaki

Moderator: Akis Karamavros, Entrepreneurship Development Associate, New Agriculture New Generation

18:45-19:15 | 2nd Panel Discussion: “Sustainable Resource Management in Food Processing – Trends and Challenges”

Participants:

  • Athanasia Goula, Professor AUTh
  • Thanasis Bletsas, Sustainability Manager, MAKVEL – EURIMAC
  • Ioanna Melikidou, R&D Manager, KONVA
  • Fani Matzouridou, Associate Professor AUTh

Moderator: Ioannis Mourtzinos, Associate Professor AUTh

19:00-19:15 | Break

19:15-19:30 | Presentation: Sustainability in Agri-Food and Entrepreneurship

Gregoris Chatzikostas, General Partner, Loggerhead Ventures

19:30-20:00 | Idea Generation Workshop

20:00-20:30 | Idea Presentations & Closing

AgroAnelixi 2025 – Farmers of the Future

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The program is aimed at farmers, livestock breeders, beekeepers, cooperatives, producer groups, and small-scale food businesses seeking to improve existing or develop new, high-quality, competitive agrifood products.

The AgrοAnelixi – Farmers of the Future accelerator is implemented by the New Agriculture New Generation organization through a founding donation from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). The program operates under the auspices of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food.

The acceleration program, which will last for six months, will select a total of 12 businesses from across Greece. Of these, four participants will come from Megalopolis and neighboring areas and will receive support from the PPC Group (Public Power Corporation of Greece) and three participants will recieve support from the Municipality of Agia.

Selected businesses will take part in specialized training workshops, where they will gain practical business knowledge and guidance for developing new, differentiated, and competitive products. They will also receive personalized advisory support from experienced market professionals to address their specific needs, all at no financial cost.

So far, the AgrοAnelixi – Farmers of the Future program has supported 85 agrifood businesses across Greece and contributed to the development and launch of 70 new products in both domestic and international markets. Businesses that have benefited from the program become more sustainable and competitive, strengthening local economies and value chains and contributing to the regional development of the country.

The American Farm School and Perrotis College will provide chemical analyses of soil and food. Additionally, Specialist Awards will offer free participation in taste awards for program beneficiaries.

Social Farming 360: Empowering Communities through Sustainable Agriculture and Social Reintegration

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The organization New Agriculture New Generation is implemented the “Social Farming 360” program, with full support and funding from the Citi Foundation. In close collaboration with the General Secretariat for Anti-Crime Policy of the Ministry of Citizen Protection, and in partnership with ActionAid and Freedom Gate, the program focuses on enhancing food security, developing skills for vulnerable social groups, and promoting the production of social farming products.

Addressing Food Security and Sustainable Farming

Food security is a global challenge, with more than 770 million people suffering from some form of undernourishment. In Greece, the need for sustainable food production is becoming increasingly urgent, especially as agricultural productivity faces significant challenges due to the climate crisis. Social Farming 360 addresses these challenges by supporting sustainable food production in correctional facilities across the country. The program not only promotes sustainability but also offers inmates opportunities for training and employment in agriculture, focusing on olive cultivation, medicinal, and aromatic plants. The project further enhances the expertise of the agronomists working in these facilities.

A Multidimensional, Two-Year Program

With the Citi Foundation’s financial backing and in cooperation with the General Secretariat for Anti-Crime Policy, Social Farming 360 is a two-year program that spans multiple layers of intervention. It supports sustainable food production and distribution in four agricultural correctional facilities (Agia Chania, Tiryntha Argolida, Kassavetia Volos, and Kassandra Halkidiki) and two special detention centers (Women’s Detention Facility and Eleonas Thiva Drug Rehabilitation Center). In addition to agricultural training, the program includes the development of soft skills, professional integration, and reintegration through psycho-social education, in collaboration with ActionAid and Freedom Gate.

Transforming Agriculture and Empowering Social Reintegration

Social Farming 360 plays a crucial role in transforming agricultural practices within correctional institutions, providing practical skills to inmates, and actively supporting their reintegration into society. At the same time, it ensures food security within the detention centers and the local communities surrounding them.

Global Support for Local Impact

New Agriculture New Generation is one of 50 organizations worldwide to receive $500,000 donations from the Citi Foundation as part of its first Global Innovation Challenge. This initiative focuses on four critical areas: access to food, food availability, affordability, and community resilience. The Global Innovation Challenge represents a $25 million philanthropic effort to identify and support innovative solutions to social and economic challenges faced by low-income communities worldwide.

They said about the program

  • Aimilios Kyriakou, CEO of Citi Greece, Cyprus, Malta:
    “Safe, healthy, and nutritious food in sufficient quantities is fundamental for everyone’s well-being. It requires constant effort and cooperation at all levels to achieve this goal. The new Citi Foundation initiative, ‘Global Innovation Challenge – Food Security,’ aims to contribute to solving this global issue. We wish great success to the Social Farming 360 program and our volunteers who are eager to support.”
  • Effie Lazaridou, CEO New Agriculture New Generation:
    “We are proud to contribute to the transformation of agricultural activities in correctional facilities and actively support the reintegration of inmates and food security in detention centers and their surrounding communities. The trust of Citi Foundation honors us and motivates us to work even harder in collaboration with the General Secretariat for Anti-Crime Policy towards sustainable food production, especially as the climate crisis significantly affects agricultural productivity.”
  • Dimitra Lygoura, General Secretary for Anti-Crime Policy:
    “The Social Farming 360 program is a valuable opportunity for the reintegration of vulnerable groups into society and for creating a more sustainable and inclusive environment. I congratulate the New Agriculture New Generation organization and Citi Foundation for this initiative, and I am confident that this collaboration will yield positive results on multiple levels.”
  • Makis Drakopoulos, Director of Programs and Institutional Funding at ActionAid:
    “Through this program, based on ActionAid’s expertise in the labor integration of people at risk of social exclusion, we aim to help inmates develop their skills and gain the confidence needed for successful professional reintegration.”
  • Tina Annett Torronen, President of Freedom Gate:
    “With years of experience in implementing psycho-social support programs in correctional facilities, Freedom Gate is proud to contribute to the success of the program by enhancing inmates’ psycho-social framework and reintegration prospects.”

LEARN MORE

You can view the program’s fact sheet [here].

You can read the Press Release from the Ministry of Citizen Protection [here].

Voices from the field, a feature by Citi Foundation on the program.

Promoting Small-Scale Aquaculture Sustainability in Southeast Mediterranean

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The “Promoting Small-Scale Aquaculture Sustainability in Southeast Mediterranean” program was successfully completed with the goal of enhancing sustainability and business development for small-scale aquaculture in the wider Southeast Mediterranean region. Through a comprehensive educational framework, the program aimed to support and empower producers from five countries: Egypt, Algeria, Lebanon, Morocco, and Tunisia. The participants were selected through an international competition and had the opportunity to engage in a series of educational activities combining theory with practical application.

The training program included an intensive ten-day workshop held in Greece, where participants were trained on key topics such as innovation, business development, technological trends, and sustainability. By attending educational seminars and visiting model aquaculture units, participants gained new knowledge and skills to improve their businesses. The program also provided 100 hours of personalized consulting from industry experts to ensure the practical implementation of these skills and foster the sustainable development of their enterprises.

The inaugural event for the program was held at the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens, attracting international attention from the aquaculture sector. The event was opened by prominent figures, including Maria Damanaki, former European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Houssam Hamza from the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM), and Effie Lazaridou, CEO, NANG.

The speakers emphasized the vital role of small-scale aquaculture in the Mediterranean diet, food security, and environmental footprint reduction. They also highlighted the need for support and modernization in the sector through new technologies and sustainability practices, enabling small businesses to remain competitive in an evolving market.

The program not only contributed to skills development but also strengthened collaborations between research institutions, professionals, and international organizations. Greece’s selection as the central hub for implementing this important initiative underscores the country’s leading role in aquaculture and the promotion of sustainable food production from aquatic ecosystems.

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Queen Rearing in Central Greece: Utilization, Conservation, and Improvement of Bee Genetic Material | Phase A: Queen Breeders’ Training

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Summary

The organization New Agriculture New Generation announces the training and advisory program “Queen Rearing in Central Greece – Utilization, Conservation, and Improvement of Bee Genetic Material | Phase A: Queen Breeders’ Training,” which will be implemented in the Regional Units of Boeotia, Evrytania, Phthiotis, and Phocis.

The program is co-financed by New Agriculture New Generation through the founding donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), the John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation, and APIVITA and is carried out under the auspices of the Region of Central Greece.

Queen rearing refers to the process of producing queen bees. Through large-scale queen rearing with genetic selection criteria, which will take place in Phase B of the program by queen breeders trained during Phase A, the program contributes to addressing the decline in bee populations and improving the genetic traits of bee colonies.

The program is implemented in collaboration with the Agricultural University of Athens and is being carried out for the third consecutive year, having started in Thessaly in 2022 and expanding to Euboea the following year. Within this framework, it has already received significant distinctions in Greece, such as the Bravo Sustainability Award 2022 in the “Ecosystem and Biodiversity Protection” category and the GOLD Environmental Award in the “Sustainable Agriculture” category. Additionally, queen breeders trained in the program played a crucial role in the initiative “Restarting Beekeeping in Thessaly: Queen Rearing – Restoration and Conservation of Indigenous Genetic Material,” which supported beekeepers affected by Storm Daniel by providing 27,000 royal cells from selected genetic material.

Program Structure

The program “Queen Rearing in Central Greece: Utilization, Conservation, and Improvement of Bee Genetic Material” consists of two phases:

  1. Selection and specialized training of up to 20 young individuals with knowledge and experience in beekeeping practices. They will receive training in queen rearing, royal jelly production, and advanced beekeeping techniques. After completing the required training, 8 of the most capable trainees with the willingness and ability to support the next stage of the program will be selected.

  2. Deployment of the 8 trained specialists across the Region of Central Greece (approximately 2 per Regional Unit – Boeotia, Evrytania, Phthiotis, and Phocis). Their role will involve coordinating beekeepers in the area who wish to participate in the program and organizing demonstrations and the practical implementation of queen cell grafting for the production of high-quality queens from selected genetic material.

Program Goals

Phase A

The primary goal is to train a group of young beekeepers in queen rearing, equipping them with the skills to perform and demonstrate queen cell grafting to any beekeeper in the region who wishes to benefit. This initiative creates new income opportunities for young beekeepers and enhances their professional sustainability in the sector.

Phase B

The second phase involves a significant number of queen cell grafting procedures carried out by a team of specialized beekeepers who will demonstrate the process, explain it in detail, and address any questions from participating beekeepers. The objective is to familiarize a large number of beekeepers with high-quality queen production techniques.

The long-term goal of the program is the large-scale production of selected genetic material across the Regional Units of Boeotia, Evrytania, Phthiotis, and Phocis, ultimately aiming to increase honey production and develop more resilient bee colonies by optimizing the indigenous genetic material. Strengthening beekeeping in Central Greece will enhance the region’s biodiversity and boost local agricultural production, given that bees are among the most crucial pollinators in the ecosystem.

Educational Objectives

  • Understanding the role of queen rearing in theory and practice
  • Importance of selection and genetic improvement
  • Bee disease management
  • Royal jelly production and other bee products
  • Understanding relevant legislation
  • Development of communication skills

Target Audience

Phase A of the program is aimed at young beekeepers (excluding those in Euboea) with experience in beekeeping practices who are interested in specializing in queen rearing.

It is also crucial that participating beekeepers have the ability and commitment to pass on their knowledge during Phase B of the program, inspiring others about the benefits of bee selection and genetic improvement.

Number of Beneficiaries

Phase A: 20 beekeepers

Training Structure

  • Theoretical training: 75 hours in total
  • Practical training: 25 hours in total
  • Total training duration: 100 hours

Training Location (2025 Cycle)

Region of Central Greece (excluding Euboea) – Training sessions will be held near Lamia.

Timeline

  • Phase A Training: January – February 2025 (100 hours of training)
  • Classes will take place in the morning hours
  • Attendance is mandatory
  • Phase B (grafting process): Approx. March – September 2025

Curriculum (Indicative Topics)

  • Fundamentals of queen rearing
  • Traditional queen rearing method
  • Variations of the traditional method
  • Mating nucs
  • Shipping and introduction of queens
  • Selection and genetic improvement
  • Royal jelly production methods
  • Professional royal jelly production
  • Reproductive behavior and mating
  • Bee diseases and pests
  • Bee products
  • Beekeeping legislation
  • First aid
  • Communication skills development

Certification

A Certificate of Attendance will be provided.

Participation Fee

The program is free of charge.

Instructors

The program is implemented in collaboration with the Agricultural University of Athens, which designed the educational component under the scientific guidance of the Sericulture and Apiculture Laboratory, led by Assistant Professor Georgios Gkoras. Watch an informational video from a previous training cycle.

Application Process

Active beekeepers from the Regional Units of Boeotia, Evrytania, Phthiotis, and Phocis can apply. Priority will be given to applicants under 45 years old.

Selection will be conducted through personal interviews.

More Information

Kalliopi Karaboiki, Capacity Building Manager
New Agriculture New Generation
Tel: +30 210 6917986, +30 6972096122
Email: [email protected]

Rebuilding Beekeeping Sector in Thessaly: Training on preparing for and responding to natural disasters

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Program Title

Rebuilding Beekeeping Sector in Thessaly: Training on preparing for and responding to natural disasters

Brief Description

New Agriclture New Generation organization announces the commencement of a free training program on “Rebuilding Beekeeping Sector in Thessaly: Training on preparing for and responding to natural disasters” The program is aimed at all beekeepers in Thessaly and is implemented as part of the action “Restarting Beekeeping Sector in Thessaly.”

Specifically, there will be 10 educational meetings in 10 different municipalities of Thessaly, even in remote areas, with the aim of supporting over 300 beekeepers with knowledge and skills to better prepare them to face challenges, adapt to climate change, and take necessary measures for proper hive management. The action “Restarting Beekeeping Sector in Thessaly” also includes the new program “Rebuilding Beekeeping Sector in Thessaly: Queen Rearing: Replenishing Bee Colonies and Rescuing Local Genetic Material”. The program, scheduled to be implemented between March and September 2024, will provide support to 300 affected professional beekeepers in Thessaly, offering 20,000 royal cells. These actions will contribute not only to the restoration of damages caused by “Daniel” but also to the development of conditions for the future strengthening of the sector in Thessaly.

The above-mentioned training sessions will be implemented in collaboration with the Agricultural University of Athens and Associate Professor George Goras, beekeeper Alexandros Gousiaris, beekeeping trainer, and Dimitris Voloudakis and Kalliopi Karaboiki from New Agriculture New Generation organization.

They are co-funded by the Nea Gea Nea Genia organization through the founding donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), the Region of Thessaly, the Charitable Foundation of Ioannis S. Latsis, and the company APIVITA.

Purpose of the Program 

New Agriculture New Generation organization aims to contribute to the reconstruction of the apiculture sector and support beekeepers in Thessaly after the floods caused by the “Daniel” phenomenon. As climate change and extreme weather conditions are expected to continue affecting our daily lives in the coming years, the new training program aims to improve beekeeping practices and overall bee health. The goal is to enhance bee resilience and reduce the impacts of climate change by transferring knowledge and practices from specialized scientists.

Target Audience

All beekeepers in Thessaly.

Topics

Climate change and its impacts Measures before, during, and after natural disasters Annual hive management plan

Areas of Action

Regional Unit of Larissa Regional Unit of Trikala Regional Unit of Magnesia Regional Unit of Karditsa Karditsa – April 19, 2024, Dimitra Center (Cotton Sorting Center Building)

Trainers

Alexandros Gousiaris, beekeeper, beekeeping trainer George Goras, Associate Professor, Laboratory of Apiculture and Sericulture, Agricultural University of Athens Dimitris Voloudakis, Agronomist, Director of Capacity Building Nea Gea Nea Genia, Scientific Associate of the Academy of Athens Kalliopi Karaboiki, Agronomist, Capacity Building Manager of Nea Gea Nea Genia organization

Duration of Action

Each training session lasts for 4 hours. Free with application for participation.

For More Information

Kalliopi Karaboiki, Capacity Building Manager

New Agriculture New Generation

Tel: 2106917986, 6972096122

Email: [email protected]

 

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